'Man Utd Need To Sign Oshoala As Their Top Striker' - Nigerians React To Brilliant Display By Barcelona Star
Published: June 12, 2019
The Super Falcons of Nigeria brought their 2019 World Cup campaign back on track as they thrashed South Korea 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon.An own-goal from Kim Do-yeon and Asisat Oshoala's beautiful goal were all the Falcons needed to get maximum three points against the Asian country.Nigerians are happy with Oshoala's w...
Nigeria Player Ratings Vs South Korea : Nnadozie Fantastic; Ebere Modern Day FB; Chikwelu Sheer Class; Ordega Full Of Running
Published: June 12, 2019
Nigeria's Super Falcons on Wednesday defeated South Korea in their second Group A match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. Izuchukwu Okosi rates the players after their 2-0 win over the Asians. The StartersChiamaka Nnadozie : The goalkeeper had good communication with her defenders and made some importan...
2019 WWC: Nigeria 2 South Korea 0 : Oshoala On Target; GK Nnadozie Sets World Record
Published: June 12, 2019
Nigeria recorded a morale-boosting 2-0 victory versus South Korea in their Second World Cup group game at the Stade Des Alpes on Wednesday afternoon.Thomas Dennerby made three changes to the side that lost to Norway last time out, Chiamaka Nnadozie replacing Tochukwu Oluehi in between the sticks while Chinaza Uchendu a...
Top 50 U20 Players In The World : Chukwueze Ranks Higher Than Chelsea, Man Utd, Real Madrid Wonderkids
Published: June 12, 2019
Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze has been named among the top fifty U20 players in the world for the 2018-2019 season by celebrated French sports daily L'Equipe. The Nigeria international has been ranked 25th out of the 50 talented players considered. He ranked higher than Chelsea's Mason Mount (30th), Benfica...
International Dream Cup Mexico 1 Nigeria 3: Sopuruchukwu Steals The Show; On Target & Wins Penalty
Published: June 12, 2019
Nigeria U16s, otherwise known as the Future Eagles, recorded an impressive 3-1 win over Mexico in their opening game of the International Dream Cup 2019 on Wednesday morning. The Haruna Ilerika-led side dominated the first half but had to wait until the 45th minute before breaking the deadlock. Future Eagles numbe...
Chelsea Name Asking Price For Nigeria International Kenneth Omeruo
Published: June 12, 2019
Europa League winners Chelsea are prepared to part company with Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo in the summer transfer window, provided an interested club meet their asking price.  The reliable Spanish sports daily Marca has reported that Chelsea have turned down a bid of four million euros from CD Leganes for...
'You'll Be Sad About It' - Liverpool's Awoniyi Opens Up On Super Eagles Snub Despite Solid Season
Published: June 12, 2019
Liverpool starlet Taiwo Awoniyi has admitted that he was disappointed to be overlooked for selection for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.  The former Golden Eaglets star has yet to receive a maiden call-up to the Super Eagles which will affect his chances of getting a work permit to play in the English Premier League....
What Sturridge's Link To Leicester City Means For Iheanacho
Published: June 12, 2019
Former Under-17 World Cup and Golden Ball winner Kelechi Iheanacho is going through a very tough time in his career following his inability to make Gernot Rohr's team to Egypt for the upcoming AFCON tournament.The player's omission from the team was obviously and generally accepted by many Super Eagles supporters who b...
The Inside Story Of How Iheanacho & Ajayi Were Dropped From Super Eagles AFCON Squad
Published: June 11, 2019
That Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr on Sunday made known his 23 man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is not news anymore. However Izuchukwu Okosi reveals a few things gathered behind the scenes when the Eagles held their first phase of camping in Asaba, Delta state.The social media is still awash though ab...
The Negative Impact Ajayi's Omission Could Have On Super Eagles In Egypt
Published: June 11, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr released his official 23-man list for the 2019 African Cup of Nations and Semi Ajayi was surprisingly overlooked by the gaffer. The versatile Rotherham United player was one of the most  active Nigerians in Europe throughout last season. He wasn't just active for the Championship ...
Official : Chelsea Confirm Nigerian Defender Is Departing Club After 12 Years
Published: June 11, 2019
Through a statement on their official website. 2019 Europa League winners Chelsea have confirmed that Ola Aina is set to complete a permanent transfer to Italian Serie A outfit Torino. The former England youth international is departing Chelsea 12 years after he joined the club as an U11. Torino exercised their pu...
Everton Winger Onyekuru Open To Playing In Spain Amid Links With Valenica, Sevilla, Betis
Published: June 11, 2019
According to Henry Onyekuru's agent, the Nigeria international is open to playing in La Liga next season. The Everton winger has been linked with Valencia as well as Andalusian clubs Real Betis and Sevilla but it is thought that Galatasaray, where he spent last season on loan, are in the driving seat for his signatu...
Nigeria Press Conference Oshoala & Dennerby : Key Injury Update, Why Falcons Lost To Norway, South Korea Tactics & Strategy
Published: June 11, 2019
Nigeria manager Thomas Dennerby and Asisat Oshoala met with the media at the Stade des Alpes to discuss tomorrow's crucial Group A game against South Korea at the ongoing World Cup in France. Here is what they told reporters present : Do you have any injury problems after your first match. Is there anyone who i...
Nigeria's 2019 AFCON Squad Worth N78 Billion : Ndidi, Chukwueze, Iwobi Most Expensive
Published: June 11, 2019
The twenty-three players named to Nigeria's final roster for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are worth a combined  €195.95 million (approximately N78 billion in Nigerian currency). According to the latest market values published by transfermarkt.com, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Alex Iwobi and Henry Onyekuru a...
What Does Lookman's Trip To Lagos Mean To Nigerian Federation?
Published: June 11, 2019
Everton winger Ademola Lookman is one of Premier League players of Nigerian descent whom NFF President Amaju Pinnick is hoping to lure to the Super Eagles.It was suggested that the country's football governing body had a heart-to-heart discussion with the youngster in time past but couldn't convince him to dump England...